Looking for different green bean varieties to trial? Take a look at the tasty options breeders and distributors to find one that fits your growing conditions.
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Bartram F1 (HM.CLAUSE, Harris Seeds, Garden Trends Inc.)
‘Bartram's’ upright plants set consistent yields of smooth straight pods, even in warmer planting slots. The pods are set high for more efficient harvest and most caps and stems are retained, lengthening shelf life. Expect medium-dark green pods that are predominately 4 sieve, 5.5 inches long. Perfect for bagged sales. A great disease package will protect your bush beans in many conditions. Matures in 55 days.
‘Cassidy’ has an upright plant structure. It’s broadly adapted for consistent yields of high-quality pods. It has excellent disease resistance. Predominantly three-sieve diameter and 5.5 inches (13.5 cm) in length. The days to mature are standard.
‘Dark Horse’ is a 3 (20%) to 4 (80%) sieve bean. This determinate variety has improved standability that produces dark-green high-quality uniform pods. An upright plant habit and great pod set and pod position for high yield potential. Matures in 58 days.
Fortex (Vilmoran-Mikado USA, Osborne Quality Seeds)
An extra-long French filet pole bean with straight, dark-green pods. It an excellent eating quality bean. ‘Fortex’ has an extended production period. It is recommended for anyone looking for gourmet flavor and easy harvesting. Matures in 65 days.
‘Homerun’ is a long, Jade type bean well suited to warm climates. It performs well in early and late plantings. ‘Homerun’s’ tall, upright plants can withstand multiple hand harvests. Primarily 4 sieve beans. Matures in 58 days.
Improved Purple Queen F1 (Pure Line Seeds, Inc., Harris Seeds, Garden Trends Inc.)
A productive dark-purple bean that is easy to pick, has disease resistance and tolerates cool weather conditions early in the growing season. The eye-catching specialty bean has 3-sieve pods, and measure 5.5 to 6 inches long. ‘Improved Purple Queen F1’ have excellent flavor, though the color fades to a dark-green color when cooked. Matures in 52 days.
‘Jade’ is a bush, snap bean that has shiny dark-green pods. They average 5 to 6 inches long. They are notably more tender and flavorful than others of its type. The upright plants allow for easier harvest, produces straight, attractive pods. Organic. Matures in 55 days.
‘Justify’ is a dual-purpose bean for fresh market and processing. A high percentage of 4-sieve pods, and high quality, straight, uniform pods with a dark-green color. A robust disease resistance package. This determinate has high yield potential. It maintains pod quality for improved field holding. ‘Justify’ harvests clean with less field trash. Matures in 57 days.
Disease package: HR: BCMV, Cl (55), Ua (38), IR: Ua (90), Ae, Psp (2), Pss
A prolific yielder of straight, dark green, predominately 4 sieve size pods. ‘Kestrel’ has a sturdy upright bush, open for easy hand or mechanical harvest. The leaves are distinctly different being upright and dark green. Matures in 58 days.
‘Lasalle’ is a high quality easy-to-harvest bush bean with good yield. The pods are easy to pick for efficient harvesting. The upright plant keeps pods off the ground, and good heat tolerance. Matures in 54 days.
‘Lunar’ has a very sturdy erect plant habit with uniform, dark-green pods. This bush bean variety was bred for the fresh market segment (under hot growing conditions). It has 3 to 4 sieve pods. A high percentage of penducles. Matures in 56 days.
‘Pharaoh’ is a Sybaris type with a dark-green color, and mostly 4 sieve size. The upright plant harvests cleanly and the majority of the pods (approximately 80%) retain their peduncles. This bush bean has high yields. Matures in 59 days. A Stokes Exclusive!
‘Red Tail’ is a snap bush bean with shiny, dark-green, 5 to 6 inch long pods. It’s notably more tender and flavorful than others of its type. The upright plants allow for easier harvest and produce straight, attractive pods. Broadly adapted and vigorous with very high yields. Matures in 55 to 58 days.
‘Star 2007’ has an excellent yield potential on robust plants with medium, upright frame. High quality pods with a concentrated set. This bush bean is ideal for fresh market and processing. Matures in 55 to 60 days.
‘SV1003GF’ has better color and a slightly longer pod than ‘Gold Dust’ with a more upright plant. This yellow wax bean is a consistent yielder. Matures in 56 days.
Straight medium sized 100%, 3 to 4 sieve size deep-green pods. Uniform high quality Valentino type that sets pods high on the plant. It sets shiny, high quality fruit even in upper region of the plant. A PVP bush bean. Matures in 55 to 56 days.
